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    S-Works Epic Hardtail Ultralight2020 Specialized
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    MSRP
    $9,020
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    8.0
    Frame
    		Carbon
    Fork
    		Fox Factory Float 32
    Wheels
    		Carbon
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    Brakes
    		Hydraulic Disc
    Motor
    Battery
    Groupset
    		XX1 Eagle
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    		The Specialized S-Works Epic Hardtail Ultralight is a 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    28 mph

    S-Works Epic Hardtail Ultralight

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    S-Works Epic Hardtail Ultralight2020 Specialized
    Frame

    S-Works FACT 12m, XC Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, threaded BB, 12x148mm rear spacing, internal cable routing,

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    FOX Factory Step-Cast 32, Fit4 damper, Kashima, Boost™, 44mm offset, 100mm of travel, Kabolt

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

    Stem

    S-Works SL, alloy, titanium bolts, 6-degree rise

    Handlebar

    S-Works Carbon XC Mini Rise, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 10mm rise, 760mm, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Body Geometry S-Works Power Arc, carbon fiber rails, carbon fiber base, 143mm

    Seatpost

    S-Works FACT carbon, 10mm setback, 30.9mm

    Grips

    ODI Vapor F-1 Series, slip-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12-speed

    Crank

    SRAM XX1 Eagle, 148 DUB, 170/175mm, 32T, Alloy, 32T

    Shifters

    SRAM XX1 Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

    Cassette

    SRAM XG-1299 Eagle, 10-50t

    Chain

    SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12-speed

    Brakes

    Front: Magura MT8 SL, Hydraulic Disc, Rear: Magura MT8 SL, Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Roval Control SL 29, SRAM XX1, 148mm spacing, tubeless ready

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Competition Race

    Front Hub

    Roval Control SL, sealed cartridge bearings, 15mm thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 24h

    Rear Hub

    Roval Control SL, DT Swiss Star Ratchet, 54t engagement, SRAM XD driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 148mm spacing, 28h

    Tires

    Front: S-Works Renegade, S-Works Casing, GRIPTON® compound, 120 tpi, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.1", Rear: S-Works Renegade, S-Works Casing, GRIPTON® compound, 120 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.1"

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